09 January,2026 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The RajaSaab
Prabhas' horror-comedy The RajaSaab hits theatres on January 9, 2026. Ahead of its official release, the makers hosted a few preview shows and screenings, which were unfortunately far from smooth. The shows became chaotic after agitated fans barged into theatres during the press screening. Others crowded around entry gates, expressing their anger over delays in the screenings.
The premiere shows of The RajaSaab kicked off across Andhra Pradesh from 9 pm on Thursday. However, the film faced some last-minute hurdles in Hyderabad following a delay in the issuance of the government order. The uncertainty sparked confusion at a few theatres. Several videos began circulating on social media showing agitated fans storming into theatres, gathering near the main gates, shouting and venting their anger.
The situation soon escalated at Vimal Theatre, where a large number of fans gathered outside and were faced with confusion and the absence of clear information about the shows. In one of the videos doing the rounds on social media, several angry fans are seen forcing their way into Vimal Theatre during The RajaSaab media premiere and refusing to leave. The angry fans insisted that the show be screened for them.
In another video from a theatre in Kukatpally, several fans are growing restless while waiting outside the gates. They can be seen banging the gates and demanding that the management open the theatre for entry. Another video showed massive crowds breaking through security barricades and rushing into the theatre.
Another clip surfaced online shows the theatre management trying to curb the out-of-control crowd by brandishing a stick and keeping them from entering the premises. Some fans were even subjected to a lathi charge as authorities tried to control the situation.
The RajaSaab is a pan-India horror comedy that marks the return of Prabhas to the big screen. Directed by Maruthi, the film is a fantasy horror starring Prabhas, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Boman Irani, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab. The film is set to hit the sceens on January 9 in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Ahead of its release, the makers had earlier received permission to hike ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh.
